Failure Analysis Of Wood And Wood-Based Products

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. PRACTICAL, PROVEN METHODS FOR WOOD FAILURE ANALYSIS Written by an expert in the field, this authoritative resource presents tested techniques for conducting in-depth, professional investigations of failures involving wood and wood-based products. The book offers a detailed look at the various causes of damage to wood, includingmaterial characteristics, design and conditions of use,and chemical influences. State-of-the-art forensic analysis methods such as tracking of relevant features, physical and chemical analysis, and microscopy are provided. This comprehensive guide shows you how to conduct efficient, costeffective,and reproducible wood failure investigations on site and inthe laboratory and deliver accurate findings and conclusions. Failure Analysis of Wood and Wood-Based Products covers: Investigation strategy Methods of investigation Interpretation of features and distributions Examples of failures

• | Author: Dirk Lukowsky
• | Publisher: Mcgraw Hill
• | Publication Date: Feb 12, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0071839372
• | ISBN-13: 9780071839372